27 of 100 County Pupils Finish High School
Raleigh County lags state and national scores as only 27 of 100 pupils reach high school in the Class of 46, per West Virginia SEA analysis. Regional meetings, led by D W Bryson, will review holding power, attrition between grades, and county differences across the state.
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Raleigh
West Virginia State Education Association
D. W. Bryson
County Association
Raleigh County
State Education Office
Fayette
Summers
Greenbrier
Monroe
Wyoming
Mercer
McDowell
Wheeling
Romney
Charleston
Clarksburg
Huntington
Elkins
SEA Report
Fayette County
Nicholas
Boone
Kanawha
Hancock County
SEA
Weirton Steel Company
Preston County
Preston
Hancock
Representa Lives
Bryson
Legion to Discuss Higher Veterans Benefits Proposal
Beckley West Virginia official Roy I. Smith plans to present the American Legion’s response to President Truman’s veto of higher veteran benefits at Raleigh County Post No. 32 meeting. The group backs a nationwide pension boost bill to raise service connected and nonservice pension rates for World War I and II veterans and dependents.
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Roy I. Smith
Beckley Office
West, Virginia
Department of Veterans Affirs
Raleigh County
American Legion
National American Legion
Truman
Legion
Congress
George W. Larbacher, Jr
Pennsylvania
Marine Corps
Veterans Sign Up For Navy Service
Two veterans have enlisted in the U S Navy and were sent to training stations. Bernard Gail Moore 22 of Beckley re enlisted as aviation machinist's mate second class to Norfolk Va. Wayde Cletus Bolen 19 of Rhodell joined as first class seaman and was sent to Great Lakes Illinois. Anne Harvey Pugh 17 of Backus was recruited and sent to Great Lakes.
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U.S. Navy
T. R. Sherman
Navy
Bernard Gail Moore
iCharles Morison Moore
East
Beckley
Norfolk
Warner
Pacific
Sherman
Wayde Cletus Bolen
Ida Alice Bolen
Rhodell
Anne Harvey Pugh
Sam Henry Pugh
Backus
Bolen
Push
Great Lakes
Demonstrations In Reading Planned For Raleigh County
Marshall College faculty plan two reading demonstrations for fifth and ninth grade pupils at Woodrow Wilson High School during the Raleigh County Education Association meeting. Miss Helen McClung of Eccles chairs the arranging committee. The program begins 9:15 a.m. with music by the Stoco High School Glee Club, then a business session and reports. Demonstrations run 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Peregoy said.
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Reading
Marshall College
Raleigh County Education Association
Woodrow Wilson High School
C. G. Beregay
Ghey
Helen McClung
Eccles
Stoco High School Glee Club
State Education Association
Peregoy
Teething solution promises firmer dentures and comfort
An advertisement touts PASTEETIH an improved alka line powder that stabilizes loose plates. It claims sprinkles on sour plates hold them firmer for comfort, with extra mouth care to prevent embarrassment and support for gums. Available at drug stores.
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Joose
Jury Divided on Larceny Verdict in Raleigh County
Loren Hobbs a 23 year old Oswald youth faced retrial after a Raleigh County jury failed to reach a verdict on grand larceny. Prosecutors said Hobbs could be retried for automobile theft or crime against nature with life term possible under habitual criminal act.
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Loren Edward Hobbs
Oswald
Raleigh County Criminal Court
Harry L.mccreery
Hobbs
Ned H. Ragland
Hon
W. A. Riffe
Faye Bowman
Ragland
Anthony J. Spatacino
Leo Brrci
Lion
Hobbe
Lit
Sparcino
Riffe
Four Candidates File Certificates in Raleigh County
Four candidates filed certificates of candidacy in the Raleigh County circuit clerk’s office. Ulysses G. Sutter of Cygn...ichard seeks the Defe ration nomination for the house of delegates. J. H. McGhee, a Democrat, runs for justice of the peace in Shady Spring District. Curtis E. Ames, from near McCreery, seeks constable in Shady Spring District. Mrs. Bashia J. Hamilton of Colcord filed for member of the Democratic executive committee from Clear Fork District.
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Raleigh County
Ulysses G. Sutter
Cygb Orichard
House of del Epates
J. H. McGhee
Justice of the Peace
Shady Spring
Curtis E. Ames
McCreery
Mra
Beck returns from Chicago visits friends in Chicago
Mrs. Herbert G. Beck has returned from Chicago where she visited friends. She plans to leave for Miami Florida in the next few days to be a guest in the home of Mr and Mrs Eugene Stone.
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Chicago
Register
Edwight
Herbert G. Beck
Miami
Fla
Eugene Stone
Inner-Aid stomach relief testimonial from Nature's Herbs
A reader praises INNER-AID a 12 juice blend saying it reduced gas and bloating after meals and improved digestion. The testimonial claims it cleanses bowels and livens the liver, and recommends buying at drug stores.
Flying Eagle Band to Play Concert Friday at Woodrow Wilson
The Flying Eagle band of Woodrow Wilson High School will present its annual mid winter concert Friday at 8 p m in the Woodrow Wilson auditorium proceeds go to buy additional uniforms many uniforms are over 15 years old and about half the hats need replacing Tickets are sold by band members The program opens with Die Fledermaus overture by Strauss and includes The Princess of India about Gandhi's assassination and ends with The Juke Box featuring imitations of Tommy Dorsey Wayne King Harry James and Benny Goodman Director Glenn Sallack travels to Huntington for May festival music and attends a West Virginia Band Masters meeting with six Wilson student musicians in the clinic band
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Flying Eagle Band of Wood
Crow Wilson High School
Woodrow Wilson Auditorium
Glenn Sallack
Sallack
Strauss
The
India
Mohandhi K. Gandhi
Bel
Tommy Dorsey
Wayne King
Harry James
Benny Goodman
Huntington
West Virginia
Mas
Vacationing in Florida PTA to Elect Officers
A Taylor and sister group with Beckley friends are traveling by car to Florida for a two week trip. They will hold a business meeting tonight at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Glover and elect officers for the coming year.
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Florida
PTA
Regier
Register
Fayetteville
J. Alfred
Lawton
Taylor and Sister
Associa
Beckley
Iton
Henry Glover
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Flying Eagle Band
Ters Association
Sailack
Nancy McGuigan
Peggy Daniel
Joyce Dinkler
Ray Harper
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